Folklore #4: If Something is Audible, Then That Something Is Measurable

You’d often see these phrases pop up now and again when audiophiles are “discussing important topics":

If something is audible, then it is measurable

If something is measurable, then it is audible

Are there any truths to these statements? Personally I do not think so. These statements appear to be legitimate on the surface. Poke a little bit deeper however and they become utter and complete nonsense.

In my opinion (of which there are certainly lots of grounds to disagree with me here), the above statements are complete bullshit.

And here is why, to suggest something is audible is measurable (or vice versa) implies a direct causation relationship. That cannot be true because the two are completely different concepts:

Audible is about the interpretations of sound

Measurable is about the physical characteristics of sound

Not understanding the limits of Science is a dangerous thing, misunderstanding can turn this discipline into a cult. Hopefully this is not not something Ia m about to do next!